Catholic Feast Days
On March 17th we celebrate the Feast Day of this Saint who popularized the use of a three-leaf clover to describe the Holy Trinity to unbelievers in Ireland.
Who is St. Patrick?
These two books are the book ends of the bible.
Hint: "Book ends" means the first and last
What are Genesis and Revelation?
In Luke chapter 1, this Angel appears to the Virgin Mary and tells her she will carry the Son of God, and she will name him "Emmanuel".
Who is the Angel Gabriel?
This Sacrament washes away original sin and is usually done to infants.
What is Baptism?
The Mass is divided into two halves, one where we read the Word of God and reflect on it, and the other where we receive and reflect on the Eucharist, or Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. These two parts are referred to as...
What are the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The Feast of Jesus's earthly father, Joseph, is celebrated on May 1st. Joseph's official title as Saint is St. Joseph the ____.
What is Worker?
These 4 Canonical Gospels in the Bible are named after their authors.
What are Matthew, Mark. Luke, and John?
When a person has lost or misplaced something, like their keys, this Saint is often sought out to help.
Who is St. Anthony?
During this Sacrament, the recipient is marked with the permanent seal of the Holy Spirit.
What is Confirmation?
Immediately following the Gospel and Homily, this profession of faith is recited by the whole congregation.
October 2nd is the Feast of this group of angels who intercede and watch over us from our birth to our death.
What are Guardian Angels?
In this book of the Bible Moses frees the Israelites from Egypt and leads them to the promise land.
What is Exodus?
This young man died from cancer at the age of 15 and was known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist. He was recently canonized, becoming the first Millennial Saint.
Who is St. Carlos Acutis?
This Sacrament is the sacred union of one man and one woman who make a covenant with God and themselves that they will live to glorify the Lord and exemplify Christ to others.
What is Holy Matrimony?
During the Mass the Priest, presiding in Persona Christi, recites a series of prayers which transforms the bread and wine into the literal Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. This transformation is called...
What is Transubstantiation?
This Feast Day is celebrated 12 days after Christmas. It marks the arrival of the 3 Wise Men who visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
What is the Epiphany?
This book of the Bible follows the journey of an old man who loses all there is to lose in life: his family, money, animals, his dignity, everything. Yet he does not lose his faith in God despite his closest friends telling him to rebuke the Lord multiple times.
Hint: The man's name is the name of the book!
What is Job?
This former Pope died in 2005 and was canonized in 2014 by Pope Frances. He is famous for having been shot and went on to survive and forgive is attacker, even visiting him in his cell.
Who is St. Pope John Paul II?
Through this Sacrament, men become ordained as deacons, priests, or bishops.
At the beginning of the celebration the congregation recites this prayer in which we acknowledge our sins to God, the Angels and Saints, and those around us, and ask for God's mercy so that our hearts will be clean when we receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
Hint: We also recite this prayer when we are in Confession right before we say our sins.
What is the Act of Contrition?
This feast day, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Hint: We celebrate it today!
What is Corpus Christi?
Passages from this Biblical book are either sung or spoken at every Catholic Mass by a cantor and the congregation replies with a short response also from this book.
What is Psalms?
This Angel is known as an Archangel and is the leader of the Heavenly Armies. There is a common prayer that many recite when facing spiritual warfare or issues. It is commonly recited after the Mass.
Who is St. Michael the Archangel?
This sacrament is offered to those who are dying, gravely ill, or who are undergoing a medical procedure. It is used to strengthen the recipient spiritually as well as ask for God's healing grace.
What is Anointing of the sick?
This blessing is probably the most universal sign of Catholicism, it is used before every prayer, and it is especially used to open the Mass by the Priest and then it is used to show that the Mass has ended.
What is the Sign of the Cross?